Fragrance comparison

Poème Noir vs Bijan

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,065 ratings analysed

4 wins

Poème Noir

Sylhouette Parfums

4.1537 votes

Rank #19,747 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Bijan

4.011,028 votes

Rank #594 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poème Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Poème Noir
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bijan
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Poème Noir4/7

Bijan3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bijan
Community sentiment: Poème Noir
Longevity: Poème Noir
Sillage & projection: Poème Noir
Value for money: Bijan
Versatility: Poème Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bijan

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Poème NoirSylhouette Parfums

BijanBijan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 91%

4.01/ 5 · 1,028 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerBijanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

40%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

898 votes

Category winnerPoème NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPoème Noir

SillagePoème Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value74

Category winnerBijanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

whiskey84%

woody77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

amber92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

TuberoseNight Blooming JasmineWhiskeyInkTobaccoOakmossCarnationMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Ylang-YlangOrange BlossomNarcissusNeroliBergamotBasil

Heart

HoneyTuberoseCarnationJasmineBulgarian RoseOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka BeanVanillaHeliotropeOakmoss

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Oakmoss, Carnation and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer27

Fall91

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPoème NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex54

Women15

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,747

PerfumerSy Truong

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#594

PerfumerPeter Bohm

Launched—

Reviews222

Category winnerBijanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poème Noir by Sylhouette Parfums is a dark, atmospheric floral scent featuring aged whiskey, tuberose, and ink. It suits those seeking a complex, mysterious fragrance for crisp autumn evenings. The composition balances white florals against smoky tobacco, creating a sharp and refined experience on the skin that linger…

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Bijan by Bijan is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Bijan was launched in 1986. The nose behind this fragrance is Peter Bohm. Top notes are Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Narcissus, Neroli, Bergamot and Basil; middle notes are Honey, Tuberose, Carnation, Jasmine, Bulgarian Rose, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley; b…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Poème Noir or Bijan?

Poème Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Poème Noir is rated 4.15/5 from 37 votes; Bijan is rated 4.01/5 from 1,028 votes. Choose Poème Noir for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bijan for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Poème Noir or Bijan?

Poème Noir lasts longest (Poème Noir 85/100, Bijan 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poème Noir or Bijan?

Poème Noir projects furthest (Poème Noir 75/100, Bijan 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poème Noir and Bijan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Oakmoss, Carnation and Musk.

Is Poème Noir or Bijan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Poème Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Poème Noir is the stronger pick. Poème Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poème Noir and Bijan?

Poème Noir features Tuberose, Night Blooming Jasmine, Whiskey, Ink and Tobacco. Bijan has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Orange Blossom, Narcissus and Neroli, heart notes of Honey, Tuberose, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.